Slight

SNUB

"Hint: "It might be a cold shoulder or a deliberate disregard." This hint suggests the action of ignoring or dismissing someone, which aligns with the meaning of "snub" without directly giving it away. It also avoids repeating the original clue ("slight") while still guiding the solver toward the answer."

The word "slight" has multiple meanings, including "to insult someone by treating them as unimportant" or "to ignore someone deliberately." The answer "SNUB" fits this definition perfectly, as it means to disregard or insult someone by not giving them proper attention.